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CPSC, Profile-Design LLC Announce Recall of Bicycle "Aero Bars" is CPSC recall #02054, announced on November 29, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The aero bars are handlebar extensions that either mount in the center of the handlebars or are sold as a complete handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recall includes "Carbon X"™ and "Carbon Stryke"™ aero bars. The Carbon X aero bar is a complete bicycle handlebar and stem system, and includes the writing "Profile Design" and "Carbon X." The Carbon Stryke aero bar attaches to existing bicycle handlebars, and includes the writing "Profile Design" and "Carbon Stryke." Both aero bars are black. Aero bar ZB brackets that are welded together or have a spring-loaded flip-up design are not part of the recall. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled aero bars immediately and contact the company to receive two free replacement brackets.. Affected brand: Profile-Design LLC.
The aero bars are handlebar extensions that either mount in the center of the handlebars or are sold as a complete handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recall includes "Carbon X"™ and "Carbon Stryke"™ aero bars. The Carbon X aero bar is a complete bicycle handlebar and stem system, and includes the writing "Profile Design" and "Carbon X." The Carbon Stryke aero bar attaches to existing bicycle handlebars, and includes the writing "Profile Design" and "Carbon Stryke." Both aero bars are black. Aero bar ZB brackets that are welded together or have a spring-loaded flip-up design are not part of the recall.
Affected products
"Aero bars" handlebar extensions
Recalled brands
Profile-Design LLC
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled aero bars immediately and contact the company to receive two free replacement brackets.
Recall date
November 29, 2001
CPSC recall #02054 covers CPSC, Profile-Design LLC Announce Recall of Bicycle "Aero Bars", announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 29, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The aero bars are handlebar extensions that either mount in the center of the handlebars or are sold as a complete handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recall includes "Carbon X"™ and "Carbon Stryke"™ aero bars. The Carbon X aero bar is a complete bicycle handlebar and stem system, and includes the writing "Profile Design" and "Carbon X." The Carbon Stryke aero bar attaches to existing bicycle handlebars, and includes the writing "Profile Design" and "Carbon Stryke." Both aero bars are black. Aero bar ZB brackets that are welded together or have a spring-loaded flip-up design are not part of the recall.
The CPSC remedy for recall #02054 is consumers should stop using the recalled aero bars immediately and contact the company to receive two free replacement brackets.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Profile-Design-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Aero-Bars. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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